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Ernie Davis was the number-one pick in the 1962 NFL Draft, becoming the first African American football player to be taken first overall. Selected by the Washington Redskins, his rights were then traded to the Cleveland Browns for Bobby Mitchell and a first-round draft choice. He was also drafted by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League
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How much did the Cleveland Browns draft Ernie Davis?
they didn't draft Ernie Davis he was drafted by the chiefs and then almost immediately traded to the browns
Who was the running back drafted by the browns with leukemia?
Browns running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia in 1962, before ever getting the chance to play in the NFL. However, Ernie Davis wasn't drafted by the Browns, he was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins with the first pick in the first round of the 1962 NFL Draft.
Why is Ernie Davis famous?
was a RB for a college team and was drafted by the browns in the 1sd round Davis was also great on defense for football (at the time you palyed offense and defense) and was great in bball a few days/week's/maybe a month after being drafted ernie Davis was diagnosed with leukemia (a form of cancer) and died of it after a few month's and unfortuanately never got to play pro football for the brown's he was also the first African-American to win the heisman trophy He was famous for being the first African American to win the heisman trophy
Are there any picture of Ernie Davis?
Yes tons go on Google images. i used to go to ernie Davis middle school.
What number was on Ernie Davis jersey shirt?
44
How much did the Cleveland Browns draft Ernie Davis?
they didn't draft Ernie Davis he was drafted by the chiefs and then almost immediately traded to the browns
Who was the running back drafted by the browns with leukemia?
Browns running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia in 1962, before ever getting the chance to play in the NFL. However, Ernie Davis wasn't drafted by the Browns, he was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins with the first pick in the first round of the 1962 NFL Draft.
Is Ernie Davis in madden08?
Ernie Davis is not in Madden '08
Who invented Ernie Davis?
Ernie Davis is a person, he can't be invented!
Who was the 1st african-american Heisman Trophy winner?
The first African American to win the Heisman memorial trophy was Ernie Davis of Syracuse in 1960.
What is Ernie Davis's birthday?
Ernie Davis was born on December 14, 1939.
What was Ernie Davis' middle name?
His name is Ernie Davis - Here is his website www.ErnieDavis.me
What school did Ernie Davis go to?
Ernie Davis played college ball at Syracuse University. He was drafted (1962) by the Washington Redskins and subsequently traded to the Cleveland Browns but never played a game in the NFL as he was diagnosed with incurable leukemia prior to his rookie season. He passed away less than a year later.
How old was Ernie Davis at death?
Ernie Davis died on May 18, 1963 at the age of 23.
What did Ernie Davis die of?
Ernie Davis died on May 18, 1963 at the age of 23.
How do Ernie Davis grandfather die?
Who is Ernest Davis grandfarherI
When was Ernie Davis born?
Ernie Davis was born on December 14, 1939.
